Brazil Approves Use of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Dengue Fever

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The text describes a possible solution to the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like malaria and dengue fever. Scientists have genetically modified mosquitoes to disrupt their reproductive cycle. The article ends with the concerns of the scientific community about the breeding program, while at the same time showing how several countries are already having success with use of the GM organisms.
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Direct Link: http://www.dogonews.com/2014/5/5/brazil-approves-use-of-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-to-combat-dengue-fever

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: informational text, text complexity, mosquito, genetically modified, ecology, parasite, disease, malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, Brazil
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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